🎬 Thudakkam enters Mollywood's top 10 openings

Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film, Thudakkam, has completed one week in theatres after its release on August 7th. The film, starring Vismaya and featuring a cameo by Mohanlal, grossed a total of 16 crore net in India. This figure places it at the 6th spot among Mollywood's top 10 opening weeks of 2026, pushing out I, Nobody. The film had a strong opening but saw a 50% drop on its 7th day, indicating a need for better momentum. It is currently 4 crore away from recovering its 20 crore budget.

💎 Wordle answer for August 14 revealed

The Wordle puzzle for Friday, August 14, has been solved with the answer being GEODE. The game requires players to guess a five-letter word within just six tries. Hints provided included the word starting with G and ending with E, containing 3 vowels. The word GEODE refers to a hollow rock that might hold crystals inside. Players can check the solution or use the built-in sharing feature to track their scores.

🎬 Dhamaal 4 hits 177.5 Cr net in five weeks

Dhamaal 4 has concluded its five-week run in theaters with a clean success. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, was released in India and earned a total of 177.5 crore net collections. During its fifth week, it added 3.85 crore, bringing the overall collection to this figure. Originally budgeted at 150 crore, the movie achieved a positive return on investment of 18.33%. Its worldwide gross currently stands at 235.95 crore.

🏎️ Aston Martin's new V12 ditches rear window

Aston Martin unveiled its most powerful V12 yet, the Valen, which features a solid carbon-fibre tailgate instead of a rear window. This extreme model is being produced in limited numbers globally by Aston Martin. Performance metrics include a 0-60mph time of 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 344km/h. The car prioritizes function over practicality, boasting 850hp from a non-hybrid V12 engine. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, with production capped at 150 units. 🏎️

🏆 Dhurandhar 2 dominates 2026 box office charts

Dhurandhar 2 has secured the top spot among the top 10 Indian grossers for 2026, reaching a massive 1850.85 crore worldwide. This success story was achieved by Ranveer Singh's film, which leads by a huge margin over Border 2 at 485.3 crore. Ram Charan’s Peddi is ranked third with 341.13 crore, followed by Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan at 323.3 crore. The list also features Karuppu at 315 crore and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu at 300.79 crore. Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 holds the 10th position with 235.95 crore, and it might move up soon. 🎬

🎬 Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons Starts Strong

Suriya's Tamil drama, Vishwanath And Sons, has officially hit theaters with impressive advance bookings. The film garnered 8.46 crore gross through day 1 pre-sales in the Indian box office. This placed the movie as Suriya's third-best opening-day pre-sale, behind Kanguva and Retro. Tamil Nadu was the biggest contributor, bringing in 3.56 crore gross. Worldwide pre-sales added $590K, making the total opening gross 14.09 crore.

🔥 Mirzapur film trailer sets up big box office run

The trailer for Mirzapur The Movie has generated significant positive buzz following its release on August 11. The adaptation, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, is set to debut on September 4, benefiting from the Janmashtami holiday. Viewers are hyped for Munna Bhaiyya's return, which is highlighted as a major draw for the film. The trailer successfully delivered the expected dark humor and action, proving it suits the big screen perfectly. It is projected to earn 17-20 crore net on Day 1, aiming for Bollywood's top 6 openers. 🎬

🔋 Trump spends billions on EV mineral supply

Despite previous anti-EV stances, Trump unveiled a $3-billion federal investment in critical minerals projects across the US. This move aims to secure domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on China for minerals like lithium and cobalt. Key funding includes a $1.4-billion Pentagon loan to Sila Nanotechnologies for battery materials production. Lithium Americas also secured $435 million from the DOE for its Thacker Pass project in Nevada. This push aligns with Project Vault, a $12 billion initiative to stockpile vital minerals for US industry.

🎬 Batwara 1947 opens slow against tough competition

Sunny Deol's film, Batwara 1947, registered a morning occupancy of 7.54% on its first day. This performance, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, placed it behind its competitor, Awarapan 2, in morning occupancy figures. Compared to his 2025 film Jaat's 8.62% and 2026's Border 2 at 19.46%, the response was lukewarm. The film will now face a big battle against Emraan Hashmi’s movie during the Independence Day weekend. All eyes are on the potential footfall improvement during the evening and night shows.

🤰 Antibodies linked to tough pregnancy outcomes in SLE

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) testing positive for antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) faced higher risks during pregnancy. The study, conducted at a Chinese hospital, looked at 441 singleton pregnancies across 410 SLE patients from January 2013 to January 2024. Overall, 17.9% of pregnancies had aPL positivity, while 16.1% experienced an adverse outcome. Patients with positive aPLs showed 2.56-fold higher odds of adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to those without. The research suggests focused management is needed for those with lupus anticoagulant and specific IgG antibodies. 🤰

🎬 Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC hits top 3 opening week

Lokesh Kanagaraj's film DC is showing strong momentum at the box office. It is starring Sanjana AK and Wamiqa Gabbi and is currently running in theaters. After one week, the film has achieved a net collection of 41.65 crore at the Indian box office. This places DC as the third-highest opening week in Kollywood for 2026, behind Jana Nayagan and Karuppu. The film will now face competition from Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons. 🍿